Atletico plotting Herrera move

The Manchester United midfielder’s contract expires at Old Trafford next summer, and he has so far failed to agree terms over a new deal.

Herrera, 28, was an indispensable part of Jose Mourinho’s side last season, but has seen his role reduced following the arrival of Nemanja Matic.

Atletico are long-time admirers of the Basque, and are eyeing a replacement for captain Gabi, now 34, reports AS.

Herrera’s contract situation makes him an attractive proposition, with Atletico eligible to negotiate with the player in January.

United send scout to wrong CONTINENT to watch game

Mourinho will surely be baffled at this mistake (Image: Action Images via Reuters)

A Manchester United scout was given a nasty shock on Wednesday when he turned up to watch Iceland v Czech Republic in Reykjavik, only to find that it was taking place in Qatar.

Reports in Iceland claim that the United scout - who was understood to have travelled from Denmark - arrived at the Laugardalsvollur national stadium to be met by bemused locals who told him that the game was going on 5,500 miles away at Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium in Doha.

It isn't clear which player or players United had sent him to watch, but the Icelandic FA confirmed that the club had applied for accreditation for the match.

With no game to go to the scout was forced to find a hotel in Reykjavik, and then return home the next day.